Our public health department has two principal priorities as part of work to improve and protect the health of Highland people, writes Dr Tim Allison.
Older people have been in the news a lot over recent weeks and months.
Covid vaccine is still important especially for the most vulnerable, older people and those with reduced immunity, says Dr Tim Allison.
Almost all of us will use medicines and tablets either regularly or occasionally.
The lifestyle that best suits our natural instincts and our genetics is one of hunting and foraging, says our columnist.
The best shoes for avoiding falls are those that are high sided, with low heels, thin soles and good grip, says Dr Tim Allison.
We can be SMART for our resolutions and perhaps that will help us keep them up for the rest of the year, says our columnist.
I am not a great fan of Black Friday. It seems to be a rather artificial exercise in advertising and commercialism.
Our health is affected by many things, and I have written here in the past about lots of them.
A fall can have a long-term impact on someone’s health, and it can be hard for some people to return to their home following a hospital stay.
Some of the emails that I receive start with a comment about my health, such as “I hope that you are well”.
What a difference a day makes – as the song goes. How much greater is the difference when it comes to a thousand days?
Many parts of the world around us do not help us to eat healthily or exercise more, says our columnist.
The new variant will only have been found in a relatively small number of cases, but there is a concern that things will change, says our columnist.
We can add Covid vaccination to the autumn schedule for those who are at a greater risk of serious illness, says our columnist.
The UCI Cycling World Championships rightly attracted a lot of publicity as Scotland was hosting the largest ever event of its kind in the world.
Foods high in salt and sugar are now found everywhere and our natural fondness for them risks doing much more harm than good, says our columnist.
Many cancers can now be effectively treated or cured and treatment for heart disease has been completely transformed, says our columnist.
Actions may be small by themselves but can add up to help us get more connected, happier and healthier communities, says columnist.
The World Health Organization recently announced that Covid is no longer a public health emergency of international concern.